tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85213175793594960892018-03-06T10:41:38.295-05:00Hydrangea House Inn Newport Rhode IslandHydrangea House Inn is a AAA 4 Diamond and Select Registry property located in the sea side resort town of Newport, Rhode Island.Hydrangea House Inn Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17779181433352587361noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521317579359496089.post-55481045100259862932010-03-04T15:22:00.008-05:002010-03-04T15:37:47.184-05:00Newport Irish Heritage Month<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TNPERWdBmkg/S5AY25ueHWI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/Ns7sPEqH5N0/s1600-h/KinsaleLogo_2010.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 244px; height: 216px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TNPERWdBmkg/S5AY25ueHWI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/Ns7sPEqH5N0/s320/KinsaleLogo_2010.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444879280978664802" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Kinsale, Ireland in Newport, Rhode Island<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Irish Heritage Month - Great Food Great Fun<br /></span></span><br />It's going to be in the 50s this weekend, sunny and Irish Heritage Month is in full swing! The visiting chefs from Newport's sister city in Kinsale, Ireland take over the kitchens in Newport and prepare specialized Irish imspired menues serving up tasty and creative fare. So, bring your appetite, your Irish and have a great time!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gonewport.com/ViewContentPage.aspx?id=587">Irish Heritage Month, Newport RI web site</a><br /><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Hydrangea House Inn Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17779181433352587361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521317579359496089.post-55500765799747182172010-03-03T08:28:00.008-05:002010-03-03T09:51:06.296-05:00Next America's Cup Race in Newport???<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TNPERWdBmkg/S451GW1C4xI/AAAAAAAAAHA/qSM8W61e8aM/s1600-h/Fotolia_18905012_XS.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 212px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TNPERWdBmkg/S451GW1C4xI/AAAAAAAAAHA/qSM8W61e8aM/s320/Fotolia_18905012_XS.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444417751605240594" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Ellison Buys Newport Mansion</span><br /><br /></span>Will the America's Cup race be coming back to Newport? Possibly. After winning the cup last month, Larry Ellison brought it back to San Francisco and the yacht club that won the race. In recent interviews, Ellison mentioned Newport as one of the three venues that were possible locations for the next race in 2013. What is most interesting, Ellison recently bought the Astor's Beachwood Mansion on Bellevue Avenue, closing it for daily tours and canceling all future weddings. What he will do with the mansion is not yet known. Dumpsters, though, have been seen outside the building. Could he be seriously thinking of Newport for the next race? Let's hope so! Stay tuned!<br /><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Hydrangea House Inn Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17779181433352587361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521317579359496089.post-34066114681277672262010-02-28T14:42:00.011-05:002010-02-28T15:17:14.024-05:00Best Food and Lodging during Newport's Restaurant Week<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TNPERWdBmkg/S4rHsl2SeQI/AAAAAAAAAGs/5ZCXySmcdOI/s1600-h/March-Logo+restaurant+week.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 216px; height: 194px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TNPERWdBmkg/S4rHsl2SeQI/AAAAAAAAAGs/5ZCXySmcdOI/s320/March-Logo+restaurant+week.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443382668518652162" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Newport Restaurant Week Returns</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">March 19 - 28, 2010<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Three-course prix fixe: <br />Lunch $16 Dinner $30</span><br /><br />The always popular and sold out, Newport Restaurant Week, returns to Newport, RI, on March 19 - 28, 2010. As in prior years, this event will feature the most popular restaurants in and around Newport, featuring the talents of their great chefs.<br /><br />Because of the popularity of this event, last minute reservations are difficult to come by. Once the event is posted, most restaurants will sell out. Don't delay! Make your reservation at Hydrangea House Inn and your restaurant choice for the time you are with us. As always, we will be happy to make your dining reservations for you.<br /><br />While you are on our web site, be sure to become a Facebook and Twitter fan. Just click the links at the top of our home page.....it's that simple!<br /><br />Here are the links you will need to make your bookings.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.hydrangeahouse.com/">Hydrangea House Inn web site</a><br /><a href="http://www.gonewportrestaurantweek.com/Default.aspx">Newport Restaurant Week web site</a><br /><br /><br /></span></span><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Hydrangea House Inn Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17779181433352587361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521317579359496089.post-90556724266503330272009-06-01T09:26:00.012-04:002009-06-04T18:46:48.100-04:00Sunlight on the Poppy<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TNPERWdBmkg/SiPXXIkCd8I/AAAAAAAAAGk/BF2WINf-1ic/s1600-h/photo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 235px; height: 177px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TNPERWdBmkg/SiPXXIkCd8I/AAAAAAAAAGk/BF2WINf-1ic/s320/photo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342350375427143618" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Summer in Newport, RI<br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;">The sun rises on our first poppy bloom!</span></span></span><br /></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">A </span><span style="font-size:85%;">sure sign of summer are the first poppies that bloom in our garden. This photo was taken this morning and the flower is one of 4 currently in bloom in the Hydrangea House gardens. By the end of June, all our hydrangeas will be in full dress.<br /><br />New June rates are available on our <a href="http://www.hydrangeahouse.com/">web site.</a> See you soon!</span>Hydrangea House Inn Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17779181433352587361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521317579359496089.post-55463507029782321382009-05-28T09:20:00.019-04:002009-05-28T12:17:57.096-04:00Secret Garden Tour, Schweppes Great Chowder Cook-off, Huey Lewis And The News, PLUS, June - October Special Internet Rates at Hydrangea House Inn<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TNPERWdBmkg/Sh6S5iWSdwI/AAAAAAAAAF0/0odz1_vuDYA/s1600-h/ph-daffodils.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 161px; height: 226px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TNPERWdBmkg/Sh6S5iWSdwI/AAAAAAAAAF0/0odz1_vuDYA/s320/ph-daffodils.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340867725278476034" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:180%;">Newport, RI Secret Garden Tour</span></span><br /><br />June begins the great summer events in Newport, Rhode Island, and as in years part, this year there's something for everyone! The Newport Secret Garden Tour begins on Friday, June 19, with tours of the private gardens of some of Newport's most prestigious properties. Behind the fences, privet hedges, brick and stone wall you will find amazing and unique garden designs for every taste. The tours are self guided with a map to lead you to the next delightful garden. Tickets are available for advance purchase on the<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><a href="http://www.secretgardentours.org/index.htm">Secret Garden Tour web site.</a></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TNPERWdBmkg/Sh61N_YMwDI/AAAAAAAAAGU/MQciiumeHNg/s1600-h/clams.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 188px; height: 284px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TNPERWdBmkg/Sh61N_YMwDI/AAAAAAAAAGU/MQciiumeHNg/s320/clams.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340905460063846450" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:180%;">Schweppes Great Chowder Cook-off</span></span><br /><br />The annual <a href="http://www.newportwaterfrontevents.com/chowder-cook-off/overview-chowder-cook-off.htm"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Schweppes Great Chowder Cook-off </span></span></a>will be held at the Newport Yachting Center as part of their Newport Waterfront Summer Events. The cook off is a competition between some two dozen competitors. Past winner's have been the Smokehouse Cafe, The Mooring Seafood Kitchen &amp; Bar and The Boat House. This years competitors come from all four corners of the United States, including Cedar Key, Florida, Kennebunkport, Maine, Seattle, Washington and San Francisco, California. The Schweppes Great Chowder Cook-off takes place on Saturday, June 6, 2009, from 11 AM to 6 PM. Bring your appetite and be ready to vote for your favorite chowder!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TNPERWdBmkg/Sh60WF6-x-I/AAAAAAAAAGM/1Kc29EyoytY/s1600-h/band.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 246px; height: 164px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TNPERWdBmkg/Sh60WF6-x-I/AAAAAAAAAGM/1Kc29EyoytY/s320/band.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340904499747669986" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" >Huey Lewis And The News</span><br /><br />The Sunset Music Series kicks off this year with the rock n' roll band Huey Lewis And The News on Thursday, June 25th. <a href="http://www.newportwaterfrontevents.com/sunset-music-series/huey-lewis-and-the-news-sunset-music-series.htm">Tickets are on sale online</a> through the Newport Waterfront Events at the Newport Yachting Center web site.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TNPERWdBmkg/Sh62Av65A0I/AAAAAAAAAGc/FH45DaMPh_0/s1600-h/20+Bellevue+Bed.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 245px; height: 163px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TNPERWdBmkg/Sh62Av65A0I/AAAAAAAAAGc/FH45DaMPh_0/s320/20+Bellevue+Bed.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5340906332087714626" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:180%;">Hydrangea House Inn</span></span><br /><br />When you are coming to Newport for these and other great events, be sure to book your accommodation reservation <span style="font-size:100%;"><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.hydrangeahouse.com/">on-line at Hydrangea House Inn and <span style="font-style: italic;">SAVE!</span></a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span> Standard rooms are $295 and all luxury suites are $345. Weekend minimum stays have been reduced from three to two nights though out the summer.<br /><br /><br /><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Hydrangea House Inn Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17779181433352587361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521317579359496089.post-62976531845131268232009-05-14T08:40:00.007-04:002009-05-14T09:35:00.643-04:00Newport Spring Boat Show<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TNPERWdBmkg/SgwUlcXsYyI/AAAAAAAAAFA/-KI7ARQd7gQ/s1600-h/logo_datesNSBS.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 204px; height: 260px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TNPERWdBmkg/SgwUlcXsYyI/AAAAAAAAAFA/-KI7ARQd7gQ/s320/logo_datesNSBS.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335662292030481186" border="0" /></a><br />The annual Newport Spring Boat Show comes to the Newport Yachting Center May 15 - 17, 2009, with everything you need to launch the summer boating season. And we hear there are bargains to be had! Brokers, dealers or private sellers are eager to sell. Eperts in the field of finance, insurance and banking are available to answer all your questions. Educational seminars will run during all the three days on a variety of topics. Check out the entire schedule on this <a href="http://www.newportspringboatshow.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">website</span></a>.<br /><br />The show will also feature booths with marine electronics, services and accessories. Part of the proceeds from the sale of items will go the <a href="http://www.newportharborguide.com/art_sci.htm"><span style="font-style: italic;">Seamen's Institute</span></a>. Part of the ticket sales will be donated to the show's chartible partner the <a href="http://www.potterleague.org/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Potter League for Animals</span></a>.<br /><br />To top off your day, there will be demonstrations, live music on the weekend and food and fun on the Newport Waterfront.<br /><br /><br /><input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div>Hydrangea House Inn Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17779181433352587361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521317579359496089.post-39332991038454419582008-12-05T11:09:00.004-05:002008-12-05T11:14:37.080-05:00New iPhone App Caters to the "Inn" Crowd<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TNPERWdBmkg/STlSkAw5YFI/AAAAAAAAAE4/UqaNE070jIg/s1600-h/iphone_app.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 161px; height: 299px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TNPERWdBmkg/STlSkAw5YFI/AAAAAAAAAE4/UqaNE070jIg/s320/iphone_app.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276339217075101778" border="0" /></a><p>Now you can find your favorite bed and breakfast getaway spot right on your iPhone.</p> <p>Looking for a romantic getaway at a great little boutique inn or bed and breakfast?</p> <p><a href="http://www.inntouch.com/">iLoveInns.com</a> presents your guide to America's best and most romantic inns right on your iPhone or iPod touch.</p> <p>Are you fed up with overpriced hotels and long faceless hallways? Top award-winning inns offer you unique one-of-a-kind adventures and great value for your dollar. Business travelers can find the perfect inn from thousands across the country.</p> <p>Apple, the Apple logo, iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.</p><p><br /></p>Hydrangea House Inn Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17779181433352587361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521317579359496089.post-91559771264913462112008-11-21T13:31:00.007-05:002008-11-22T15:15:50.337-05:0038th Annual Christmas in Newport celebrates the noncommercial traditition of the holiday season.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TNPERWdBmkg/SScAt5x78oI/AAAAAAAAAEw/f8noYVyMqho/s1600-h/hdr.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 449px; height: 74px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TNPERWdBmkg/SScAt5x78oI/AAAAAAAAAEw/f8noYVyMqho/s320/hdr.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271182677464838786" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p class="body"><br /></p><p class="body">Founded in 1971, Christmas in Newport began as a two-week festival that celebrated the noncommercial traditions of the holiday season. Now in its 38th year, the annual program boasts multiple activities for nearly each day of the December calendar.</p> <p class="body">In a community collaboration among residents, businesses and the city, only clear bulbs illuminate the scenic harbor and wharves, the restored colonials of the Point and Historic Hill sections, and the Victorian splendor of Bellevue Avenue.</p>For more information about Christmas in Newport, call our hot line at (401) 849-6454, or visit our web site at <a href="http://www.christmasinnewport.org/">http://www.christmasinnewport.org</a><a href="http://www.christmasinnewport.org/">.</a>Hydrangea House Inn Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17779181433352587361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521317579359496089.post-84915383598994205552008-11-21T09:41:00.015-05:002008-11-21T13:29:06.286-05:00Newport's Astors' Beechwood Schedual for the Annaul Christmas Feast<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TNPERWdBmkg/SSbJ2XNkDtI/AAAAAAAAAEg/0-0gt_D793c/s1600-h/christmasfeast_07.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 218px; height: 163px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TNPERWdBmkg/SSbJ2XNkDtI/AAAAAAAAAEg/0-0gt_D793c/s320/christmasfeast_07.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271122349664767698" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;">As you cross the threshold of the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Astors</span>' Beechwood Mansion, you step back in time to St. Nicholas Day1891. You are a dear friend coming to join Mrs. Astor and her family for a magnificent celebration. </span><div> </div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;">The home is decorated in full holiday splendor and<br /> music fills the air. Once you have greeted Mrs. Astor,<br /> please tour the home and visit with the family.<br /> Don’t forget to sneak into the servants’ hall for a<br /> behind the scenes glimpse of holiday activity!</span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;">As the touring winds down, the butler will invite you into the<br /> ballroom. You will be seated at a table for ten guests and<br /> will have the opportunity to interact with them, as well as<br /> members of the Astor family, throughout the event. </span></p><div> </div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;">As the performance begins, and you journey back in time,<br /> the beautiful voices of our company of actors will help<br /> re-create this bygone era. After introductions, dinner begins.</span></p><div style="text-align: justify;"> </div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size:85%;">You will be entertained during your entire stay at Beechwood.<br /> You will enjoy delightful events between each course, chuckle<br /> at the servants’ antics, and you just might see St. Nicholas<br /> himself. The highlight of this spectacular <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">soirée</span> is a vocal<br /> performance so breathtaking it will fill even the hardest heart<br /> with the true spirit of Christmas. We look forward to your visit.</span></p><div align="center"><strong>2008 Feast Performance Dates</strong> </div> <div align="center"> Saturday, December 6, 7:00 pm<br /> Saturday, December 13, 7:00 pm<br /> Saturday, December 20, 7:00 pm</div> <p align="center">Tickets on sale September 2<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">nd</span><br /> $125 per person</p><p align="center">RESERVATIONS: 401-846-3772<br /></p>Hydrangea House Inn Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17779181433352587361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521317579359496089.post-3095791893038796722008-11-21T07:34:00.005-05:002008-11-21T07:40:42.730-05:00Rhode Island's Newport Preservation Society celebrates Christmas at the Newport Mansions<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TNPERWdBmkg/SSarqXAXJ7I/AAAAAAAAAEI/LcNpCXoXPTM/s1600-h/MH-foyer-treetop.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TNPERWdBmkg/SSarqXAXJ7I/AAAAAAAAAEI/LcNpCXoXPTM/s320/MH-foyer-treetop.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271089158102132658" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><span style="font-size:180%;">5</span> </span>Holiday Evening at the Breakers <blockquote></blockquote><br />Why wait 'til December to get into the holiday spirit? Get your cheer on early by heading to The Breakers mansion in Newport on Saturday. Decked out with garland, trees, wreaths and ribbon, the mansion -- and in our opinion, the city itself -- is in its finest form this time of year. The Jubilate Chorale is scheduled to perform, a spread of sweets will be out for the taking, and you can tour the property at your leisure. This Saturday marks the first of five such events, which run through December 27.<br />The Details: November 22. 6 to 8 p.m. $25 (when purchased in advance), $30 (at the door) adults; $10 youth ages 6-17. 44 Ochre Point Ave., Newport, 847-1000, <a href="http://www.newportmansions.org">www.newportmansions.org.</a>Hydrangea House Inn Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17779181433352587361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521317579359496089.post-14802530584777264482008-09-30T11:35:00.002-04:002008-10-20T10:35:05.609-04:00Newport's Old Quarter The Arts & Culture Neighborhood<img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TNPERWdBmkg/SOJI0g5sCgI/AAAAAAAAACw/RFiOAYODQ3E/s320/contentimage.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251840182489713154" border="0" /><div style="text-align: right;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TNPERWdBmkg/SOJI0g5sCgI/AAAAAAAAACw/RFiOAYODQ3E/s1600-h/contentimage.jpg"></a><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.theoldquarter.org/">Newport's storied history still thrives in the Old Quarter</a>. Stately trees and striking 18th- and 19th-century buildings, including the country's largest collection of Colonial houses, line its charming narrow streets. The heart of this city by the sea is packed with museums, places of worship, and other fascinating sites that document its role as America's welcoming harbor of religious freedom. Experience the Old Quarter's living history in its galleries, shops, taverns, restaurants, and on the vibrant streets of this timeless arts-and-culture neighborhood. Visit the Old Quarter web site: <a href="http://www.theoldquarter.org/">www.theoldquarter.org</a><br /><br />Located in Newport's Old Quarter, Hydrangea House Inn is within walking distance to all of Newport's Colonial sites.<br /><br /><br /></div></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span>Hydrangea House Inn Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17779181433352587361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521317579359496089.post-22155579897621963682008-05-20T11:05:00.000-04:002008-05-20T11:31:34.768-04:00Newport Preservation Society's 2008 Annual Flower Show at the Newport Mansions<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TNPERWdBmkg/SDLtFrIp1cI/AAAAAAAAACg/pQiSVq4rEY8/s1600-h/FlowerShow2008-1.jpg"><blockquote></blockquote><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TNPERWdBmkg/SDLtFrIp1cI/AAAAAAAAACg/pQiSVq4rEY8/s320/FlowerShow2008-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5202481201300493762" border="0" /></a><br />Each day of the 2008 Newport Flower Show offers guests opportunities to enjoy judged horticultural specimens and floral designs, special garden exhibitions, free lectures and demonstrations, as well as wonderful shopping experiences in both the Oceanside Boutiques and the new Gardeners' Marketplace. Tickets are also available for special luncheons, lectures and workshops. <em>Explore!</em> which ticket or package offers you the best value to fully enjoy all the <em>Botanical Passions</em> of this year's show.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.newportmansions.org/page11511.cfm">Visit the Newport Mansion web site</a> for a complete list of Flower Show exhibits and lecture series.<br /><blockquote></blockquote>Tickets may be purchased online or by calling 401-847-1000.Hydrangea House Inn Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17779181433352587361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521317579359496089.post-4349283279146275872008-05-13T19:07:00.002-04:002008-05-13T19:57:56.276-04:00My Aunt Bernice's Carrot Cake Recipe - a Hydrangea House Inn favorite!My Aunt Bernice and Uncle Walter owned a 48 bed nursing home back in the 50's through the 70's. I grew up there in a private home on the sprawling property for the first 8 years of my life. I have fond memories of that time---exploring the wooded acreage, fishing on the ponds (skating in the winter), and sitting on a tall stool in the nursing home's kitchen watching "Cookie" create her daily magic for the resident's in house. Cookie was my aunt and uncle's chef. Even though I was young, she brought her skills to me. And, I am told, I cooked, while unsupervised, my first fried egg when I was just 3 while standing on a chair by the stove in my own parent's kitchen. (Fortunately, I not longer have to stand on a chair!)<br /><br />Here is my Aunt Bernice's Carrot Cake recipe. It's a winner! And it makes great muffins too! After baked, be sure to add your own favorite cream cheese frosting. And, like we tell all our guest at Hydrangea House Inn, <span style="font-style: italic;">"We don't cook with calories"</span>....this recipe is no exception! Just enjoy!<br /><br />Boil together:<br />3/4 C oil<br />2 C shredded carrots<br />1 C crushed pinapple<br />2 C sugar<br /><br />Until carrots are tender...just about 5 minutes. cool.<br /><br />Sift together:<br />2 C flour<br />2 Tsp. Soda<br />2 Tsp Cinammon<br />1/2 Tsp nutmeg<br />1/2 Tsp. Cloves<br />1/2 Tsp. Salt<br /><br />Add to:<br />3 eggs well beaten<br />1 C. chopped nuts (walnuts are fine....<span style="font-style: italic;">"Have you seen the price lately?"<br /></span>1 C shredded coconut<br /><br />Bake in a well greased 13 x 9 pan at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.<br /><br />Call me if you have any questions.<br /><br />Grant (Edmondson)<br />Owner/Innkeeper/Chef and anything else asked of me!<br />401-846-4435Hydrangea House Inn Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17779181433352587361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521317579359496089.post-24079317955268558332008-05-13T18:16:00.000-04:002008-05-13T21:21:40.250-04:00Jamie, Jon and Juliana are off to Ethiopia!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TNPERWdBmkg/SCoVP7Ip1bI/AAAAAAAAACY/mGrvF8xuYmc/s1600-h/Jamie%26+John"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TNPERWdBmkg/SCoVP7Ip1bI/AAAAAAAAACY/mGrvF8xuYmc/s320/Jamie%26+John" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199992083068868018" border="0" /></a><blockquote></blockquote>As some of you may know, our long time assistant innkeeper, Jamie Duponte, along with her husband Jon and their daughter Juliana, have been in an 18 month process of adopting two children from Ethiopia. Well, tonight, as I write this blog, they are flying to Dubai and onto to Addis Ababa to adopt a young brother and sister and finally realize this important milestone in their lives.<br /><br />Dennis and I are so proud and happy for this wonderful young family. As they return with their new precious additions we will post updates with pictures.<br /><br />Stay tuned!Hydrangea House Inn Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17779181433352587361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521317579359496089.post-89842558006766531582008-05-13T15:06:00.000-04:002008-05-13T15:18:49.820-04:00Newport Folk Festival Lineup Announced<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TNPERWdBmkg/SCnnY7Ip1aI/AAAAAAAAACQ/zpN8tj7qcWg/s1600-h/Ft+Adams2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 284px; height: 189px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TNPERWdBmkg/SCnnY7Ip1aI/AAAAAAAAACQ/zpN8tj7qcWg/s320/Ft+Adams2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199941660152812962" border="0" /></a><br />The Newport Folk Festival is a multi-day, multi-stage music festival held at the historic <b><em>International Tennis Hall of Fame</em></b> and <b><em>Fort Adams State Park</em></b> in <b><em>Newport</em></b><b><em>, Rhode Island</em></b>. The Newport Folk Festival brings together some of the most prolific performers of our times with roots to folk music.<br /><br />This year’s event will kick off on <b><em>Friday, August 1st</em></b>, with an evening concert at the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino; followed by two full days of ground-breaking performances across three stages at the historic Fort Adams State Park on <b><em>August 2<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">nd</span> and 3rd</em></b>.<br /><br />A partial lineup for the 2008 Newport Folk Festival has been announced! Single day tickets for Saturday and Sunday, as well as a limited number of special Two-Day Passes are on-sale now!<br /><br /> Saturday, August 2, lineup features: The Black <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Crowes</span>, Cat Power, Stephen &amp; Damian Marley, Cowboy Junkies, Jim James (of My Morning Jacket), She &amp; Him (feat. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Zooey</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Deschanel</span> &amp; M. Ward), Jakob Dylan, Willy Mason, The Felice Brothers and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Jesca</span> Hoop.<br /><br />Sunday, August 3, lineup features: Jimmy <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Buffett</span>, Levon Helm, Gillian <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Welch</span>, The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Avett</span> Brothers, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Calexico</span>, Brandi <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Carlile</span>, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Kaki</span> King, Over The Rhine, Jake <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Shimabukuro</span>, Kate Taylor and Richard Julian.<br /><br />Tickets are available at: <a href="https://ticketing.festivalnetwork.com/Online/bundles.asp">Newport Folk Festival</a><br /><br />Hydrangea House Inn has some <a href="http://www.hydrangeahouse.com/">limited availability</a> at the time of this posting.Hydrangea House Inn Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17779181433352587361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521317579359496089.post-68727482464569700272008-05-11T08:54:00.000-04:002008-05-12T09:30:34.519-04:00Hydrangea House Inn Welcomes New Passport to New England Member<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TNPERWdBmkg/SCbwCrIp1ZI/AAAAAAAAACI/zeyGX8b7U3I/s1600-h/swift+house+inn.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TNPERWdBmkg/SCbwCrIp1ZI/AAAAAAAAACI/zeyGX8b7U3I/s320/swift+house+inn.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5199106748575241618" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"><span style="font-size:100%;">At the recent bi-annual meeting of Passport to New England, hosted by member property, The Inn at Bay Ledge, Bar Harbor, Maine, it was voted to welcome the <a href="http://www.swifthouseinn.com/">Swift House Inn of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Middlebury</span>, Vermont</a> as the association's 12<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span> member. Swift House Inn, owned and managed by Dan and Michele Brown, offer it's guests 20 large luxury rooms with contemporary amenities along with fine dining in their full service inn. </span></span><span class="content" style="font-family:georgia;"> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Middlebury's</span> central Vermont location makes it an easy drive to major attractions: the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Shelburne</span> Museum, New York's Fort Ticonderoga, Lake Champlain, and the ski slopes of Mount Mansfield. There is also plenty to do right in the neighborhood. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Middlebury</span> is home to the Sheldon Museum, the oldest community museum in the country. Nearby is the Robert Frost homestead, the Vermont State Craft Center at Frog Hollow, the famed <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Breadloaf</span> writer's school and ski area, and the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Middlebury</span> College Museum of Art. Fly Fishing, hiking and bicycling are our most popular summer activities as there is some of the best of each right here in the heart of Vermont!<br /><br />We hope you will enjoy this new Passport member on your next trip to Central Vermont! Hydrangea House Inn welcomes, Dan and Michele to the family of Passport inns.<br /></span>Hydrangea House Inn Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17779181433352587361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521317579359496089.post-71732208958393193022008-05-10T16:35:00.001-04:002008-05-10T16:48:57.497-04:00<div><embed src="http://widget-14.slide.com/widgets/slideticker.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" quality="high" scale="noscale" salign="l" wmode="transparent" flashvars="cy=bb&amp;il=1&amp;channel=2305843009225976340&amp;site=widget-14.slide.com" style="width: 400px; height: 320px;" name="flashticker" align="middle"></embed><div style="width: 400px; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&amp;at=un&amp;id=2305843009225976340&amp;map=1" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-14.slide.com/p1/2305843009225976340/bb_t024_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide1.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.slide.com/pivot?cy=bb&amp;at=un&amp;id=2305843009225976340&amp;map=2" target="_blank"><img src="http://widget-14.slide.com/p2/2305843009225976340/bb_t024_v000_s0un_f00/images/xslide2.gif" ismap="ismap" border="0" /></a></div></div>Hydrangea House Inn Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17779181433352587361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521317579359496089.post-73403299278578760732008-05-10T15:38:00.000-04:002008-05-10T16:01:39.411-04:002008 Newport Music Festival Celebrates 40th Season Sixty-seven Concerts Scheduled July 11 - 27<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TNPERWdBmkg/SCX8Y31KA_I/AAAAAAAAAB8/90Y4h2wuBXY/s1600-h/newportmusicfestivalpic.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TNPERWdBmkg/SCX8Y31KA_I/AAAAAAAAAB8/90Y4h2wuBXY/s320/newportmusicfestivalpic.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5198838849103070194" border="0" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 41.75pt;"> <span style=";font-family:Arial Black;font-size:85%;" ><span class="Lead-inEmphasis"> Newport, RI, August 01, 2007—</span></span><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" >The Newport Music Festival 2008 celebrates its 40<sup>th</sup> season July 11–27, continuing the tradition of presenting unique chamber music programs, American debuts, world-class artists and special events in the Gilded Age “summer cottages” of Newport, Rhode Island. Beginning his thirty-fourth season as General Director, Dr. Mark P. Malkovich, III, researches and selects works from the 19<sup>th</sup> century chamber music, vocal repertoire and the Romantic-era piano literature, to create one of the most extraordinary festivals in the world. In its thirty-nine year history, the Newport Music Festival has become celebrated for presenting over one hundred twenty artists and ensembles in their American debuts.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 41.75pt;"> <span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 41.75pt;"> <span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" > The Festival will present 60 concerts—three to five per day—in the famous Newport Mansions with American and international artists. Morning concerts are at 11 am, afternoons usually at 4 or 6 pm and evenings at The Breakers, the queen of the Newport Mansions, at 9 pm. The afternoon “Victor Borge Series” highlights the favorite concerts of Festival director Dr. Mark P. Malkovich, III from 1990-2006 in a series of 17 “Best of the Fest” concerts. Midnight concerts feature one-hour intermission-free works with champagne receptions preceding. The Yamaha Corporation of America and Your New England Toyota Dealer are the major Festival sponsors. The Festival was again selected for “America’s Elite 1000—the Ultimate List,” the very best American luxury goods, shops, services and special events; it was also named one of the “Top 50 Outstanding Festivals &amp; Events” in North America by <i> Leisure Group Travel</i> magazine.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 41.75pt;"> <span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoBodyText2" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 41.75pt; line-height: normal;"> <span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" > For further information and brochure requests, kindly write the Newport Music Festival, PO Box 3300, Newport, RI 02840-0992, or phone 401-846-1133. Newport County tourist information is available at the Newport County Convention &amp; Visitors Bureau, 23 America’s Cup Avenue, Newport, RI 02840, local phone 401-849-8098 or toll-free 800-976-5122. The Rhode Island Division of Tourism may also be reached toll-free at 800-845-2000. Informational websites include <a href="http://www.gonewport.com/">www.GoNewport.com</a> and <a href="http://www.visitrhodeisland.com/"> www.VisitRhodeIsland.com</a>. Current Festival information is also available on the official Festival website <a href="http://www.newportmusic.org/">www.newportmusic.org</a>. Or you may e-mail your request to <a href="mailto:staff@newportmusic.org">staff@newportmusic.org</a>.</span></p><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><br /></span></span>Hydrangea House Inn Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17779181433352587361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8521317579359496089.post-50787529501832665232008-02-25T15:14:00.000-05:002008-05-10T12:22:56.058-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TNPERWdBmkg/R8Mj-g73HEI/AAAAAAAAAAM/zAptKCqlx3g/s1600-h/Construction+photos+February+14,+2008+001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 393px; height: 262px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TNPERWdBmkg/R8Mj-g73HEI/AAAAAAAAAAM/zAptKCqlx3g/s320/Construction+photos+February+14,+2008+001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5171016354051333186" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;">WORK BEGINS ON NEW GUEST SUITE</span></span><br /></div><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-family:times new roman;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><br />Work began recently on the inn's 10th guest room. The new suite, just off the first floor foyer, will also have an entrance on Bellevue Avenue. As with all the inn's suites, the suite will feature a king canopy bed, comfortable sitting areas, a spectacular two person shower with the largest rain shower available on the market and a large 2 person spa tub. And, as required by today's discerning traveler, complimentary high speed Internet and long distance calling, flat screen television with DVD player, and fireplace.<br /><br />As work progresses through the next few weeks, we will post addition photographs and progress updates.<br /><br />See you at the inn!<br /></span></span></span>Hydrangea House Inn Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17779181433352587361noreply@blogger.com0